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Where is interstitial fluid located?
Where is interstitial fluid located?
- In the blood vessels
- In the lymphatic vessels
- Inside the cells
- In the spaces between cells (correct)
Which of the following fluids is an example of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
Which of the following fluids is an example of extracellular fluid (ECF)?
- Nuclear fluid
- Cytosol
- Mitochondrial fluid
- Blood plasma (correct)
Which of the following statements about homeostasis is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about homeostasis is TRUE?
- Homeostasis is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules
- Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a constant internal environment regardless of external changes (correct)
- Homeostasis is the process of eliminating waste products from the body
- Homeostasis is the state of being at equilibrium with the external environment
What is a characteristic of exergonic reactions?
What is a characteristic of exergonic reactions?
How do enzymes primarily function in biological reactions?
How do enzymes primarily function in biological reactions?
What is meant by the term 'active site' in enzymes?
What is meant by the term 'active site' in enzymes?
What role does the receptor play in homeostatic regulation?
What role does the receptor play in homeostatic regulation?
How does positive feedback differ from negative feedback?
How does positive feedback differ from negative feedback?
What is the function of the control center in homeostatic regulation?
What is the function of the control center in homeostatic regulation?
In negative feedback, what is the outcome when the body temperature rises?
In negative feedback, what is the outcome when the body temperature rises?
What component of homeostatic regulation responds to signals from the control center?
What component of homeostatic regulation responds to signals from the control center?
What primarily influences the rate of diffusion of substances across a membrane?
What primarily influences the rate of diffusion of substances across a membrane?
What is a gap junction?
What is a gap junction?
